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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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New dining options for all SIA passengers; next-gen seats and in-flight entertainment system in Nov

The new tandoor roasted paneer main course for SIA passengers across various cabin classes.
The new tandoor roasted paneer main course for SIA passengers across various cabin classes.

New mediation task force set up in Geylang Serai to resolve neighbour disputes early

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MP Diana Pang (centre, right) and  Law Minister Edwin Tong (centre, left) during an intergenerational mahjong session on Sept 27.
Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MP Diana Pang (centre, right) and  Law Minister Edwin Tong (centre, left) during an intergenerational mahjong session on Sept 27.

Delivery riders welcome guidelines for dedicated condo parking spots and collection lockers

Implementing new building guidelines like allocated parking spaces and collection points in condos is likely to vary across developments, said experts.
Implementing new building guidelines like allocated parking spaces and collection points in condos is likely to vary across developments, said experts.

15,000 reports of illegal shared bike parking from January to July; 4,800 repeat offenders banned

A HelloRide bicycle parked outside a designated parking zone at Simei.
A HelloRide bicycle parked outside a designated parking zone at Simei.

SIA crowned world’s best airline in global survey

SIA also bagged awards for best airline in Asia, world’s best economy class, and world’s best economy class onboard catering.
SIA also bagged awards for best airline in Asia, world’s best economy class, and world’s best economy class onboard catering.

Go-Ahead steps up training, support for bus drivers after complaints of longer waits in Tampines

The operator’s move comes after commuter complaints about daily bus journeys becoming less predictable.
The operator’s move comes after commuter complaints about daily bus journeys becoming less predictable.

No hands on steering wheel, but fully alert: Safety operators key to success of self-driving vehicles

Sherman Seng (left), a safety operator of autonomous vehicles for Zig Driverless and fleet manager William Tan.
Sherman Seng (left), a safety operator of autonomous vehicles for Zig Driverless and fleet manager William Tan.

Overall MRT reliability hits all-time high in August, DTL posts 99.3% improvement from July

On average, MRT trains clocked 2.88 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between September 2025 and August 2026
On average, MRT trains clocked 2.88 million train-km between delays lasting more than five minutes between September 2025 and August 2026

Grab launches car marketplace with new and pre-owned vehicles for sale

Grab launches new online car marketplace.
Grab launches new online car marketplace.

New Home Team driving circuit to be built on 16ha site to replace facility in Admiralty

The existing police driving circuit in Admiralty will be replaced.
The existing police driving circuit in Admiralty will be replaced.

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